Domestic Violence

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Booklets

This booklet helps you understand what an Order for Protection (OFP) is, how to get one, and how an OFP is different from a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO).This booklet sometimes refers to the abuser as a man and the victim as a woman.…
Source: Education for Justice

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Minnesota Guide and File This free program helps you create the forms to ask the court for an Order for Protection (OFP). These forms are called "Petitioner's Affidavit…
Source: Minnesota Courts
Welcome! These forms from three tribal courts can help with several divorce-related issues, including custody and parenting time,
Source: Anishinabe Legal Services

Helpful Websites

United Way 211
Author: United Way 211

Call 2-1-1 or Toll Free: 800-543-7709 or Local: 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211 (texting available M-F 8am-7pm) or search at the website. United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.

Go to the website: United Way 211 Site
Violence Free Minnesota Domestic Violence Programs and Services list by county
Author: Violence Free Minnesota

Search for domestic violence advocate programs by county; some programs provide assistance with OFP or HRO and court support. 

Q & A

Source: Education for Justice

Videos

Source: Education for Justice